SOUND OFF: President should have power to end shutdown; Why aren't retirees worth a healthcare subsidy?; ACA voters need to testify knowledge of law

What is happening with this country? Where are we as a civilized nation when the government will not pay for death benefits for the military that were killed protecting our country while the government is shut down? I am outraged. The president issues waivers for health care law, he has the power to step in and get this done.West Bloomfield

I was amused by the person who was in favor of Obamacare. Of course they do, they are getting medical insurance on my dime. We are being forced to pay for others because of what they get paid. I am retired so I am not worthy enough to get any subsidy. Why is that?Royal Oak

Everyone in congress who voted for the ACA needs to testify that they read the bill and understood it before voting. Let’s go one step father, they need to take a written test and pass!Bloomfield Hills

I do not like the idea of the IRS and government telling us what to do. I say those who want Obamacare, have it. The rest of the people can go with private insurance that shows competition and go across state lines and be a lot cheaper.Milford Township

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